Associations to the word «Surreptitious»
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Wiktionary
SURREPTITIOUS, adjective. Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
Dictionary definition
SURREPTITIOUS, adjective. Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch".
SURREPTITIOUS, adjective. Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilization of troops"; "an undercover investigation"; "underground resistance".
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